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Changing litter depends on the situation. In Mississippi, poultry growers go for years and never change the litter unless there is a disease problem or other issue that may require changing it. Growers remove a certain amount of litter when it gets too deep in the house and then even back out what remains and keep growing birds. Some growers have gone 8-10 years and never totally cleaned out to th ...
Article published the May 30, 2015
INTRODUCTIONThe majority (approximately 95%) of laying-hen houses in the United States use conventional cage (CC) systems. However, concerns have been increasing about CC systems in connection with animal welfare. Some states have passed regulations that require significant increases in hens’ space allocations (e.g., California Proposition 2) or phasing out CC systems (e.g., Michigan) and tr ...
This member gave a presentation on July 15, 2014
At the following event:
2014 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting
News published on February 1, 2014
Dr. Hongwei Xin, professor, associate chair for research and director of the Egg Industry Center for Iowa State University was named USPOULTRY’s Workhorse of the Year during the International Poultry Expo, part of the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most esteemed honor is given annually by USPOULTRY in recognition of dedicated ...
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May 29, 2014